Insomnia Versus Pets: The Bedtime BattlePets are such a comfort. Occasionally, they are a pain, but, by and large, they are the one thing that can bring peace on the hardest of days. I always...reactionscomments
Getting Started on the Insomnia CommunityNew to the Insomnia.Sleep-Disorders.net community? Welcome! We are a collection of people living with the condition, healthcare providers with experience treating insomnia, and others dedicated to bringing you the best...reactionscomments
Struggling with Fatigue and How It Affects Mental HealthI'm tired. I did not sleep well last night, so I did not get enough sleep to function well. I'm dragging through the day trying my best to get myself...reactions2comments
Dear Partner: Don't Ruin My Sleep!There are many articles written about how a healthy sleeper can support their partner with insomnia. But what happens when the healthy sleeper suddenly stops sleeping so well? Is there any chance...reactionscomments
When the Insomnia Meds Don't WorkI have a cocktail every night. But it's not what you think. There are no little colorful little umbrellas, candied oranges, or effervescent bubbles involved. My cocktail is 5 little...reactions3comments
Insomnia and Heart Health: What's the Connection?If you have insomnia, you know poor-quality sleep or lack of sleep can make it harder to function the next day. But did you know that long-term (chronic) insomnia can...reactionscomments
Insomnia: Trying to Sleep When it StormsStorms keep me awake. I live in an area where tornadoes are a somewhat common occurrence. When we have a storm, there is often the possibility of it turning into...reactionscomments
Coping With Insomnia and Tracking Your Sleep: Does it Work?If you have sleeping difficulty, then it probably goes without saying that you have tried apps and trackers to understand your sleep better. As technology develops, these gadgets and apps...reactionscomments
Blocking Out the Noise PollutionDo you live in a busy city, have loud neighbors, or generally struggle with regular the noise in your environment? This can affect your insomnia in so many ways, it...reactionscomments
Sleep Medication - Successes and FailuresWith as long as I have lived with insomnia, I've gone through phases of life where I've been on no sleep medication, where I have been on routine sleep medication...reactions4comments
How Does Wearing a Cardiac Event Monitor Affect Insomnia?During a recent visit to a cardiologist, the doctor asked me to wear a cardiac event monitor for 2 weeks. I knew it was going to be an annoyance, but...reactionscomments
A Work Schedule to Assist With My InsomniaInsomnia is ridiculous, it has no manners and no respect for things like working hours and schedules that need to be kept to. Over the years there has been no reprieve...reactions1comment
Poor Quality Foods and Poor Quality SleepA systematic review uses special statistical methods to examine high-quality studies with certain kinds of data in order to get an overall idea of what the literature says about a...reactionscomments
I Cannot Sleep Late to Catch Up on SleepI recently had to start taking medication to treat hypothyroidism. This pill needs to be taken in the morning before eating, and it needs to be taken at about the...reactionscomments
Albuterol, Asthma, and an Inability to SleepI was diagnosed with asthma last fall, at age 36. It was a direct result of having the RSV virus, and permanent damage to my lungs. It was a shock...reactionscomments
Parenting With Insomnia: Tips to Manage the Tough DaysI would like to share with you the things that genuinely made a big difference and helped me get through the long days and even longer nights. Insomnia is relentless and...reactionscomments
Savings at What Cost?Daylight saving time – that semiannual ritual – is an active source of debate and even legislation. In the United States, some are pushing for the adoption of permanent daylight...reactions1comment
Tossing and Turning: How Pain Keeps Me Awake at NightPain agitates insomnia, and insomnia agitates pain. These 2 things combined make it very difficult to get enough sleep. I have enough trouble falling and staying asleep without adding pain...reactions5comments
My New Favorite Middle of the Night ActivityMy insomnia has gone through a variety of stages throughout life - everything from staying up for days at a time to living in cycles of twilight sleep - I've...reactions1comment
Parenting with Insomnia: Acknowledging the ChallengesParenting on any day is a massive challenge. There are daily battles and nightly ones. There are ones that you prepare for, the challenges you expect, and ones that you...reactionscomments
